It is not common for men dance on pointe, yet in Sir Frederick Ashton’s The Dream The National Ballet of Canada’s Joe Chapman, Spencer Hack, and Giorgio Galli will be doing just that. The Dream is based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and set to Felix Mendelssohn’s magical score. The three men have been cast in the role of Bottom, the donkey with whom the lovely Tatiana falls in love, and with that comes the extra challenge of learning how to dance on pointe.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
National Ballet of Canada Men Dance on Pointe
National Ballet of Canada Men Dance on Pointe
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Cherilyn J. Lee
Cherilyn's lifelong passion for ballet has opened the door to the next chapter of her journey. Her strong foundation includes training at the School of American Ballet, being a featured dancer with Hartford Ballet and Carolina Ballet, and being co-director/owner of City Ballet Raleigh. She was granted the Affiliate Teacher Award after successfully completing the ABT National Training Curriculum®. A professional career in the industry along with extensive global travel provide her with a unique set of experiences to draw upon as a journalist and audience member. Cherilyn is excited to be sharing her insight about ballet around the world.
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